We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Jelly McClellan. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Jelly below.

Jelly, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. What’s the best or worst investment you’ve made (either in terms of time or money)? (Note, these responses are only intended as entertainment and shouldn’t be construed as investment advice)

One of the biggest investments you can make for yourself is taking time to educate yourself on the ingredients to your craft. Being in the realm of nicer quality paints or canvas can really make or break your art. I recently upgraded a type of paint and the richness of the colors really came out in my art. I have also painted on really cheap canvas and it eats away the paint. Invest in your craft!

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

Born into a family bursting with creativity, I have always felt a deep connection to the arts. My lineage is a colorful tapestry of artistic expressions. Growing up on a ranch, my creative journey has been as expansive and diverse as the open fields I once roamed.

I’ve embraced a myriad of creative roles throughout my life, from being an artist and photographer to a seamstress and material designer. My experiences also include being a buyer, graphic designer, and merchandising, each role allowing me to express my creativity in unique ways. I thrive on creating every day, finding joy and fulfillment in the act of bringing something new and beautiful into the world.

My surroundings reflect my love for art – whimsical and colorful, with touches of nature woven throughout. To me, art is not just a passion; it’s a way of life, a continual journey of discovery and expression that I cherish deeply.

What can society do to ensure an environment that’s helpful to artists and creatives?

The world can best support artists and creatives by purchasing directly through them. Here lately there are a lot of artists rallying against companies who are stealing from creatives and using their art to profit. Businesses should be baking artists instead of the companies who are stealing. It really puts a wedge between the ability to be able to work as artists for a living and having to give up on a dream because someone stole it.

Do you think there is something that non-creatives might struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can shed some light?

I appreciate living in a world where both creative and non-creative people exist. For those of us driven by creativity, it can be a challenge to produce art under pressure, such as meeting strict deadlines or being constrained by someone else’s vision of how we should express ourselves.

There are times when I don’t feel the urge to pick up a pencil for months. During these periods, I embrace the opportunity to reflect, travel, and find new sources of inspiration.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.thebadhorse.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badhorsecanvas/

Image Credits

Badhorse Photo